Following a successful debut season in 2011 and a further four in Paris, Russian Seasons of XXI Century returns to the London Coliseum this summer. Incorporating a number of ballets, the season runs for five nights and offers a different selection of dances dependant on which programme you go to see. The line-up includes Le Spectre De La Rose, an enchanting story of a girl who dreams of dancing with a rose; The Firebird, based on a Russian folk tale, this tells the tale of a mythical character who protects a prince; and Cleopatra - Ida Rubinstein, a production that recounts the story of the creation of Fokine's ballet Cleopatra. Purchase tickets for the Russian Seasons of XXI Century through LondonTown.com.

London Coliseum is a magnificent historic building and an excellent venue in which to enjoy the soaring sounds and high drama of some truly thrilling operas. This impressive theatre, which started its life as a venue for variety shows, is now - conversely - indistinguishable from its artistically first-class company in residence, the English National Opera. More about London Coliseum - English National Opera (ENO)

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Sylvie Guillem: Life In ProgressSylvie Guillem: Life In ProgressDemand to see Sylvie Guillem's final performances at Sadler's Wells was so great that it has led to an extended farewell including these extra dates at the London Coliseum. In Life in Progress the acclaimed dancer performs in two new works, including a solo with live musicians on stage choreographed by Sacred Monsters choreographer Akram Khan and a2nd August 2015Sunday 2nd August 2015
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Demand to see Sylvie Guillem's final performances at Sadler's Wells was so great that it has led to an extended farewell including these extra dates at the London Coliseum. In Life in Progress the acclaimed dancer performs in two new works, including a solo with live musicians on stage choreographed by Sacred Monsters choreographer Akram Khan and a... More about this event

Queensland Ballet: La SylphideQueensland Ballet: La SylphideThe Australian company makes its London debut, performing Peter Schaufuss' interpretation of the August Bournonville supernatural, romantic ballet. Music is composed by Herman von Lovenskjold.4th August 2015Saturday 8th August 2015
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Lady Macbeth of MtsenskLady Macbeth of MtsenskWith themes of adultery and murder, Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk is a powerful work made even more so thanks to Shostakovich's fast-paced and dynamic score. Mark Wigglesworth, who begins his first season as Musical Director of the English National Opera this September, conducts this new production of the 20th-century opera, directed by Dimitri Tchernia26th September 2015Tuesday 20th October 2015
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With themes of adultery and murder, Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk is a powerful work made even more so thanks to Shostakovich's fast-paced and dynamic score. Mark Wigglesworth, who begins his first season as Musical Director of the English National Opera this September, conducts this new production of the 20th-century opera, directed by Dimitri Tchernia... More about this event

The Barber Of Seville: Pre-performance Talk

English National Opera: La BohemeEnglish National Opera: La BohemeDirector Benedict Andrews returns to ENO to direct a new production of La bohÃ¨me, starring Corinne Winters in the role of Mimi. This is a visually stunning, contemporary new production from sought-after Australian director Benedict Andrews, whose work was most recently seen in London with the Young Vic's award-winning 2014 production of A Streetca16th October 2015Saturday 14th November 2015
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Director Benedict Andrews returns to ENO to direct a new production of La bohÃ¨me, starring Corinne Winters in the role of Mimi. This is a visually stunning, contemporary new production from sought-after Australian director Benedict Andrews, whose work was most recently seen in London with the Young Vic's award-winning 2014 production of A Streetca... More about this event

La Boheme: Pre-performance Talk

The Force of DestinyThe Force of DestinyEnglish National Opera's first new staging of The Force of Destiny in over 20 years is directed by Calixto Bieito, who sets the production in the 1930s, during the Spanish Civil War. Having taken over at ENO in September this year, new Music Director Mark Wigglesworth conducts Verdi's sumptuous score, with a world-class cast including star tenor Gw9th November 2015Friday 4th December 2015
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English National Opera's first new staging of The Force of Destiny in over 20 years is directed by Calixto Bieito, who sets the production in the 1930s, during the Spanish Civil War. Having taken over at ENO in September this year, new Music Director Mark Wigglesworth conducts Verdi's sumptuous score, with a world-class cast including star tenor Gw... More about this event